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RF

RF

5 9.6
A chemical made by the hypothalamus that makes the pituitary gland release a hormone
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : factor de liberación
  • The hypothalamus releases an RF that signals the anterior pituitary gland to produce hormones.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying the role of RF in regulating hormone levels within the body.

  • Research indicates that increased RF may influence various physiological processes linked to stress.

  • RF is often absent in the first 6 months following the diagnosis of RA.

    Academic text (2014)

  • A positive RF is also found in other conditions, including pulmonary fibrosis, leprosy, sarcoidosis, and liver disease.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Then perturb the spins by applying a radio frequency (RF) wave of just the right frequency and measure the absorption.

    Academic text (2002)

Synonyms

RH
vsRF
  • Specialized
1 8.9

A hormone from the brain that tells the pituitary to release other hormones

is the alternate abbreviation used for the same hormone
releasing hormone
vsRF
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A hormone made in the brain that tells the pituitary gland to release other hormones

is the shortened form used as an abbreviation for this hormone
releasing factor
vsRF
  • Specialized
7.8

A chemical made in the hypothalamus that tells the pituitary gland to send out a certain hormone

is the abbreviated label for this same substance
hypothalamic releasing factor
vsRF
  • Specialized
9.3

A chemical made in the hypothalamus that tells the pituitary gland to release other hormones

is the short label for these hypothalamic hormones

Surface Forms

RF singular
RFs plural

Etymology

RF comes from the term releasing factor, which means a small chemical that tells a gland to 'release' a hormone. So RF is a signal that starts the release of a specific pituitary hormone.